Popular Neighborhoods in Queens, NY

Flushing

Flushing is a largely residential neighborhood in the northern part of Queens. Its many shops, restaurants, and cultural destinations along Main Street in downtown Flushing celebrate the area’s rich Asian heritage.

Far Rockaway

Life’s a beach in Far Rockaway, an affordable neighborhood in the southernmost section of Queens, where the one-way streets are lined with single-family homes and a crop of new apartment buildings built after Hurricane Sandy.

Ridgewood

Thanks to its shared border with trendier Brooklyn ‘hoods Bushwick and Williamsburg, residents of Ridgewood, Queens will tell you they enjoy the best of both worlds: convenient access to some of the city’s best dining and nightlife options without the hefty price tag that comes with it.

Kew Gardens

A traditionally family-oriented central Queens neighborhood, tidy and charming Kew Gardens has in recent years become more popular among the younger set, who value its many transportation options, growing dining and nightlife scene, and more affordable rents than its trendier Queens and Brooklyn nabes.

Jackson Heights

The red-brick apartments and single-family homes of diverse and eclectic Jackson Heights are home to perhaps NYC’s largest concentration of different ethnic groups in one place, offering residents the opportunity to live — and eat — a world away without ever leaving the city.

Forest Hills

Walkable Forest Hills offers a pleasant compromise for those in search of suburban life without giving up the at-your-fingertips conveniences of the city. Its many transportation options are great for Manhattan commuters, but its many local cultural, dining, and recreational options means you never have leave if you don’t want to.

Bayside

The north Queens neighborhood of Bayside is about as suburban as you can get while still staying within the city limits. But be warned: the area’s lovely single-family homes, fantastic public schools, and ample parks don’t come cheap.

Long Island City

There’s a waterfront boom underway in Long Island City, a one-time shipping and warehouse district just across the East River from Midtown Manhattan. Apartments with skyline views, convenient subway options, and a fast-growing arts and entertainment scene mean the secret is out on this once-overlooked neighborhood.

Astoria

With its youthful personality, mom-and-pop shops, and still-somewhat-affordable rents, the northern Queens neighborhood of Astoria is a warm and welcoming destination for New Yorkers who desire a touch of suburbia while still just a few stops from Manhattan and Brooklyn.